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Waves And Oscillations: A Prelude To Quantum Mechanics
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Waves And Oscillations Permeate Virtually Every Field Of Current Physics Research, Are Central To Chemistry, And Are Essential To Much Of Engineering. Furthermore, The Concepts And Mathematical Techniques Used For Serious Study Of Waves And Oscillations Form The Foundation For Quantum Mechanics. Once They Have Mastered These Ideas In A Classical Context, Students Will Be Ready To Focus On The Challenging Concepts Of Quantum Mechanics When They Encounter Them, Rather Than Struggling With Techniques.This Lively Textbook Gives A Thorough Grounding In Complex Exponentials And The Key Aspects Of Differential Equations And Matrix Math; No Prior Experience Is Assumed. The Parallels Between Normal Mode Analysis, Orthogonal Function Analysis (Especially Fourier Analysis), And Superpositions Of Quantum States Are Clearly Drawn, Without Actually Getting Into The Quantum Mechanics. An Indepth, Accessible Introduction To Hilbert Space And Braket Notation Begins In Chapter 5 (On Symmetrical Coupled Oscillators), Emphasizing The Analogy With Conventional Dot Products, And Continues In Subsequent Chapters.Connections To Current Physics Research (Atomic Force Microscopy, Chaos, Supersolids, Micro Electromechanical Systems (Mems), Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Carbon Nanotubes, And More) Are Highlighted In The Text And In Endofchapter Problems, And Are Frequently Updated In The Associated Website.The Book Actively Engages Readers With A Refreshing Writing Style And A Set Of Carefully Applied Learning Tools, Such As Intext Concept Tests, Your Turn Boxes (In Which The Student Fills In One Or Two Steps Of A Derivation), Concept And Skill Inventories For Each Chapter, And Wrong Way Problems In Which The Student Explains The Flaw In A Line Of Reasoning. These Tools Promote Selfawareness Of The Learning Process.The Associated Website Features Customdeveloped Applets, Video And Audio Recordings, Additional Problems, And Links To Related Current Research. The Instructoronly Part Includes Difficulty Ratings For Problems, Optional Hints, Full Solutions, And Additional Support Materials.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What topics are covered in 'Waves and Oscillations: A Prelude to Quantum Mechanics'? A: The textbook covers a wide range of topics including complex exponentials, differential equations, matrix math, normal mode analysis, orthogonal function analysis, Fourier analysis, and an introduction to quantum mechanics concepts without delving deeply into quantum theory.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: 'Waves and Oscillations: A Prelude to Quantum Mechanics' is authored by Walter Fox Smith.
- Q: What is the publication date of this textbook? A: This textbook was published on May 20, 2010.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The textbook contains a total of 432 pages.
- Q: Is prior knowledge of physics required to understand this book? A: No prior experience is assumed; the book is designed to provide a thorough grounding in the necessary concepts.
- Q: Does this book include any online resources? A: Yes, the associated website features custom-developed applets, video and audio recordings, additional problems, and links to related current research.
- Q: What teaching tools are included in the book? A: The book includes in-text concept tests, 'your turn' boxes for problem-solving, concept inventories for each chapter, and 'wrong way' problems to enhance understanding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for engineering students? A: Yes, the concepts of waves and oscillations are essential in engineering, making this book suitable for engineering students.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'Waves and Oscillations: A Prelude to Quantum Mechanics' falls under the category of Mathematical Physics.